# Removing a service

## Introduction

As an **admin** user, you can remove a Patchworks service if it's no longer required. 

## The steps

To remove an existing service, follow the steps below:

**Step 1**\
Access the [services list](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/the-services-list):

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Please see [accessing services](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/accessing-services) if you're not sure how to get to this point.
{% endhint %}

**Step 2**\
Select the service that you wish to remove:

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A service can only be removed if its status is set to **inactive**. You can see this at a glance by checking the status column in the services list:\
![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/NQSdX4Qnfi1GbJWdJk6g/service%20status%20in%20list.png)
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**Step 3**\
Click the **settings** tab:

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...the **settings** page is displayed:

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If the service is active, you can switch it off at the top of this page:\
![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/pJAHrd6BtFeMz5pta7zT/toggle%20off%20service.png)
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**Step 4**\
If you're certain that you wish to remove the service, click the **remove service** button at the bottom of the page:

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**Step 5**\
When prompted, confirm that you wish to proceed:\
![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/8xuvNKsd2L3HiJvNwHAw/confirm%20service%20remove.png)


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